I've been looking at ceramics for a while now and just didn't bond with the Speedy DSOTM so this was a nice surprise. It fits better than the specs would lead me to believe. I'll try for some better photos after I get back to Ohio.

I loved the look of the DSOTM until I put it on my wrist. And this from someone with 3 Speedys, but it just wore too big for me. I don't buy watches that I don't intend to keep and wear regularly, and the Bathyscaphe will certainly be a big part of my rotation, especially as I am near retirement and can get away with more casual watches on a daily basis.

My favorite part of the Blancpain isn't that wonderful ceramic case though, it's the spacious, minimalist dial surrounded by the slender bezel. Very elegant for a tool watch.